Non-Profit Personnel Network · 9 hours ago
Development Director - Kintsugi Village
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expNon-Profit Personnel Network is seeking a Development Director for Kintsugi Village, a community organization in Detroit focused on healing and belonging. The Development Director will lead fundraising efforts, build relationships, and create strategies to support the organization's growth and mission.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Partner with leadership to design and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising campaign to include corporate, foundation, individual and capital investment strategies
Establish and oversee systems and processes for donor management, stewardship, and reporting
Identify and cultivate funding opportunities from individuals, foundations, and corporations
Collaborate with program and communications staff to ensure fundraising aligns with organizational goals and values
Manage all aspects of fundraising activities and campaigns, annual fund, events, and grant cycles, from concept through follow-up
Personally steward key relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders
Serve as liaison to fundraising growth for board and committees, engaging and building strategy to leverage networks and talent assets
Write compelling proposals, reports, and communications that share Kintsugi Village’s story and impact
Lead the development of digital fundraising and storytelling efforts, including social media and website content
Support the leadership in building an awareness of fundraising activities both inside and outside the organization
Help define and measure success as we grow our fundraising capacity
Build internal systems and tools that make development work more efficient, transparent, and sustainable
Contribute to strategic planning and represent Kintsugi Village in community and funder settings
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit leadership
Proven success in building and managing fundraising programs or campaigns
Strong relationship-building skills and ability to connect authentically with people from diverse backgrounds
Excellent writing and storytelling ability — able to translate impact into inspiration
Comfort working in a dynamic, startup-like environment where priorities evolve
Experience with CRM systems and donor data management
Collaborative, communicative, creative, and grounded in a spirit of equity and inclusion
Self-starter
Company
Non-Profit Personnel Network
The Non-Profit Personnel Network (NPPN) was founded in 1987 by Gary Dembs as a retained executive search firm, exclusively serving the national nonprofit sector.
0-1 employees
Funding
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